Blockchain Technology Implementation in Supply Chain Management: A Literature Review

1 “The Truth about Blockchain” [17] 2017 To analyze the Blockchain challenges and benefits in the supply chain of agri-food Using Blockchain to enhance both traceability and transparency of supply chain seafood Traceability and transparency, particularly in the food industry. Financing, including invoice financing and trade finance. Blockchain’s immutability can create problems in situations where errors need to be corrected or transactions need to be reversed; scalability and privacy concerns 2 “Blockchain and the law: The rule of code” [18] 2018 To propose a Blockchain-based solution for the traceability of pharmaceutical products. Using Blockchain Framework for Data Sharing and Collaboration in SCM food business, and logistics, such as transportation, warehousing, and delivery. The code governing smart contracts can be hard to modify, leading to unintended consequences and legal disputes; legal frameworks for smart contracts and Blockchain technology are still in development 3 “Blockchain technology: Beyond Bitcoin” [19] 2016 To investigate the potential use of Blockchain technology for improving the efficiency of SCM. A decentralized system for food safety and traceability information: A case study transportation, warehousing, delivery and QC, and product provenance tracking. Scalability and privacy issues; difficulty in integrating with existing legacy systems; high energy consumption 4 “Leveraging Blockchain Technology to enhance supply chain management” [20] 2018 To explore the use of Blockchain for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of data in the supply chain. A holistic framework for Blockchain-based SCM and its Implementation in the food industry Enabling circular supply chains and enhancing the sustainability of SCM. Uncertainty in regulatory environments; the need for standardized processes and data formats; scalability challenges; lack of interoperability among Blockchain platform 5 “Blockchain technology and its applications in the food supply chain” [21] 2019 To explore the role of Blockchain in increasing transparency and visibility in SCM. Review of Blockchain-based SCM: Conceptual logistics, such as transportation, delivery and QC Limited adoption due to high costs; challenges in ensuring data accuracy and trustworthiness; lack of regulatory framework 6 “Blockchain technology for food traceability: A systematic review of the current status, applications, and future prospects” [22] 2020 To identify the challenges and opportunities of using Blockchain in SCM. Using Blockchain Technology for supply chain traceability system for the textile industry: A case study Product provenance delivery and tracking. High cost of use and maintenance; lack of data standards and uniformity across the industry; scalability and performance issues 7 “Blockchain for supply chain traceability: A systematic review of the literature” [23] 2020 To propose a Blockchain-based solution for improving the traceability and accountability of the seafood supply chain. An empirical study on the potential use of Blockchain Applications in the SCM: Survey Enable circular supply chains and enhance sustainability in SCM. Interoperability challenges due to the proliferation of Blockchain platforms; the need for standardization of data formats; lack of regulatory framework 8 “Blockchain-based supply chain finance: A systematic review and future research directions” [24] 2020 To investigate the potential use of Blockchain in the automotive supply chain. An IoT-based framework for traceability of supply chain using Blockchain technology: Case study Financing, including invoice financing and trade finance. Limited adoption due to high costs and lack of trust in the technology; the requirement for standardized data formats; scalability and privacy concerns 9 “Blockchain-based supply chain finance: A case study” [25] 2019 To explore the usage of Blockchain for supply chain finance. Blockchain adoption in SCM of agri-food: A systematic literature review of potential applications, benefits, and challenges: A literature review. Logistics, such as transportation, storing system, delivery High implementation and maintenance costs; limited adoption because of lack of trust in the technology; the need for standardized data formats 10 “Blockchain for IoT security and privacy: The case study of a smart home” [26] 2019 To identify the benefits and challenges of using Blockchain in SCM. Blockchain and food safety: Critical success factors and research agenda: Conceptual Standardization and quality assurance Scalability and performance issues; security concerns with the use of IoT devices; need for standardization and interoperability 11 “Blockchain for supply chain management: A bibliometric analysis” [27] 2021 To propose a Blockchain-based solution for the traceability and authentication of luxury goods. Blockchain for food and agriculture: Findings from a global Delphi study: Delphi study invoice financing and trading Lack of standardization and interoperability; need for regulatory frameworks; scalability issues 12 “Blockchain in supply chain management: An analysis of applications and potentials” [28] 2019 To investigate the use of Blockchain for improving supply chain transparency and efficiency. Using Blockchain for supply chain traceability includes critical success factors business requirements and: A case study food business and QA. High costs and complexity of implementation; lack of trust in the technology; lack of standardized data formats 13 “An analysis of Blockchain adoption in supply chain management: A literature review” [29] 2021 To investigate the usage of Blockchain for traceability and transparency in the food supply chain. Blockchain in SCM: A review of the state-of-the-art applications and challenges: Literature review Traceability and transparency, transportation, warehousing, and delivery. Lack of standardization and interoperability; high costs and complexity of implementation; scalability and performance issues 14 “The impact of Blockchain on Supply Chain Management: A systematic literature review” [30] 2019 To propose a Blockchain-based solution for improving the transparency and efficiency of the supply chain. Blockchain in SCM: A review of the state-of-the-art applications and challenges: Literature review particularly in the logistics, warehousing, and delivery. Lack of standardization and interoperability; scalability and privacy issues; need for regulatory frameworks 15 “Research on Blockchain-based intelligent supply chain management system” [31] 2021 To define the opportunities and challenges of using Blockchain in SCM. Blockchain technology in the logistics and SCM industry: Survey QA and QC, logistics High costs and complexity of implementation; need for standardization and interoperability; privacy and security concerns 16 “Blockchain and its Coming Impact on Supply Chain Management” [32] 2018 To investigate the use of Blockchain in SCM from a sustainability perspective. Blockchain technology in the manufacturing industry: A survey of applications, challenges, and future research directions: Survey product provenance tracking. Lack of standardization and interoperability; scalability and performance issues; limited adoption due to lack of trust in the technology 17 “The application of Blockchain in e-supply chain management” [33] 2018 To investigate the usage of Blockchain for improving the efficiency and transparency of the supply chain. Blockchain technology in the gas and oil industry: A review of applications, challenges, and future research directions: Literature review financing, including invoice financing and trade finance, and delivery. Lack of standardization and interoperability; scalability and performance issues; high energy consumption 18 “Blockchain technology in logistics and supply chain management: A review” [34] 2019 To identify the challenges and benefits of using Blockchain for the supply chain. Blockchain technology in the supply chain: A case study of the Pharma supply chain: A case study QC and product provenance tracking. Lack of standardization, Scalability, Data privacy and security, and Integration with existing systems 19 “An Overview of Blockchain Technology: Architecture, consensus, and future trends” [35] 2017 To propose a Blockchain-based solution for the traceability and transparency of the garment supply chain. Blockchain technology in SCM: A case study on the pharmaceutical supply chain: A case study food industry, transportation. Scalability, Energy efficiency, Interoperability, Governance, and regulation 20 “Blockchain and supply chain: A review, a proposed framework, and future implications” [36] 2019 To explore the potential of Blockchain in improving the efficiency and transparency of the supply chain. Blockchain technology: Applications and challenges in the maritime industry: Survey Logistics, such as transportation, warehousing, and delivery. Lack of standards and regulations, High transaction costs, Integration with legacy systems, Security and privacy concerns 21 “Blockchain technology for supply chain: A review” [37] 2018 To test the use of Blockchain for improving the transparency and traceability of the coffee supply chain. Distributed ledger technologies in the supply chain: A literature review: Literature review Logistics, such as transportation, warehousing, delivery and QC, and product provenance tracking. Limited adoption and awareness, Interoperability, Integration with existing systems, Data privacy, and security 22 “Blockchain technology and supply chain financing” [38] 2020 To define the opportunities and challenges of using Blockchain in SCM. Exploring the potential of Blockchain technology for SCM: Conceptual Traceability and transparency, and trade finance. Lack of standardization, Scalability, Interoperability, and Integration with existing systems 23 “Blockchain and supply chain finance: The missing link” [39] 2019 To propose a Blockchain-based solution for improving the transparency and traceability of the olive oil supply chain. The effect of Blockchain technology on business models in the logistics industry: A case study Financing, including invoice financing, trade finance and QC, and product provenance tracking. High transaction costs, Regulatory uncertainty, Integration with legacy systems, Privacy, and security concerns 24 “Exploring the Hype of Blockchain Adoption in Agri-Food Supply Chain: A Systematic Literature Review” [40] 2021 Investigate Blockchain adoption in agri-food SCM Systematic literature review Traceability, transparency, sustainability Lack of interoperability, data privacy concerns 25 “Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Operations: Applications, Challenges and Research Opportunities.” [41] 2020 Survey Blockchain applications in SCM Survey research Traceability, logistics, quality control Lack of scalability, regulatory uncertainty 26 “Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Systematic Literature Review and a Classification Framework” [42] 2021 Examine Blockchain for sustainable SCM Literature review Sustainability, circular supply chains Limited adoption, scalability issues 27 “The Role of Blockchain Technology for Transparency in the Fashion Supply Chain” [43] 2020 Explore Blockchain in the fashion industry SCM Case study analysis Traceability, transparency High implementation costs, scalability challenges 28 “Applications and Challenges of Blockchain with IoT in Food Supply Chain Management System: A Review” [44] 2021 Investigate Blockchain for sustainable SCM Systematic literature review Sustainability, circular supply chains Lack of standardization, scalability issues 29 “Blockchain-Based IoT Devices in Supply Chain Management: A Systematic Literature Review” [45] 2020 Review Blockchain for sustainable SCM Systematic literature review Sustainability, traceability Data privacy concerns, lack of regulation 30 “A Review of Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Management: Applications, Challenges and Research Opportunities” [46] 2021 Review Blockchain applications in SCM Literature review Traceability, transparency Lack of scalability, interoperability issues 31 A survey on blockchain for big data: Approaches, opportunities, and future directions [47] 2022 Conduct a comprehensive survey on Blockchain for big data, focusing on approaches, opportunities, and future directions. Utilize a systematic literature review to gather relevant scientific/research articles on the application of Blockchain for big data. Focus on high-quality articles peer-reviewed in reputed journals, conferences, symposiums, workshops, and books. Extract data required for the survey on Blockchain applications in big data services.

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Present a brief overview of Blockchain and big data integration.

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Survey various Blockchain services for big data, including secure acquisition, storage, analytics, and privacy preservation.

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Review Blockchain’s applications in domains such as smart city, healthcare, transportation, and smart grid.

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Discuss challenges and future directions in the integration of Blockchain with big data.

Lack of precise definition for big data.

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Challenges in big data techniques and applications, including security, privacy, scalability, and data interpretation.

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Limited scope of existing surveys on Blockchain and big data.

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Motivation for conducting a comprehensive survey on Blockchain for big data.

32 Exploring Blockchain’s Role in E-Government: Innovations, Automation, and Challenges [48] 2022 Investigate the potential of Blockchain in promoting innovation and automation in e-government processes, identify areas where blockchain can be applied, and analyze illustrative examples of government efficiency. Conducted a multiple-case study based on content analysis of Blockchain-based e-government solutions and public information projects implemented in various countries. Case studies were selected from emerging e-government areas like e-health, e-migration, e-municipality, and e-military. Blockchain provides more decentralized systems for public information management in e-government.

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Public information processes, including e-healthcare, e-migration, e-city, and e-army systems, could be automated through Blockchain.

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Illustrative examples from countries like Estonia, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates were analyzed.

Regulatory issues and the risk of information leaks are key challenges for automating government processes with Blockchain.

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Automating e-government processes is considered challenging due to many intangible variables and the need to create social values as a result of reforms.

33 Blockchain-based micro-credentialing system in higher education institutions: Systematic literature review [49] 2023 Conduct a systematic literature review to provide an overview of Blockchain-based micro-credentialing systems in higher education institutions (HEIs), comparing identified systems against defined requirements and identifying research gaps. Utilize a systematic literature review (SLR) to retrieve relevant studies published between 2016–2022, comparing them to defined requirements. applications of Blockchain technology in streamlining the validation process of micro-credentials in HEIs. and micro-credentials (IPMM) and platforms solely for managing micro-credentials (PMM). Limited scholarly research on Blockchain-based micro-credentialing systems in HEIs.

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Challenges in validating micro-credentials through traditional means.

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Scant literature available for analysis and comparison.